Rockville Centre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 264 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 264-5
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Any person or entity who is convicted of a first violation of any provision of this chapter within a period of 18 months shall be guilty of an offense and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Any person or entity who is convicted of a second violation of any provision of this chapter within a period of 18 months shall be guilty of an offense and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Any person or entity who is convicted of a third or subsequent violation of any provision of this chapter within a period of 18 months shall be guilty of an offense and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $2,500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. B. The failure to register and obtain a permit for each dwelling unit at a premises shall constitute a separate offense. C. Each week in which a violation of this chapter occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense. D. The Village Attorney is authorized to institute civil litigation to obtain and enforce any available remedy, including injunctive relief, in the event of any violation of this chapter. In any such litigation, the court may award the Village its reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses of such litigation.
Section 264-5 of Rockville Centre's Code of Ordinances establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of Chapter 264, which governs rental housing registration and permits. A first offense within any 18-month window carries a fine of up to $500 and/or up to 15 days of imprisonment, rising to $1,000 for a second offense and $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense within the same window. Each unregistered dwelling unit and each week a violation continues count as separate offenses, meaning penalties can accumulate quickly. The Village Attorney may also pursue civil remedies, including injunctive relief and recovery of the Village's legal fees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Chapter 264 are expected to register every individual dwelling unit and maintain current permits, since § 264-5(B) treats each unregistered unit as its own separate offense. Because § 264-5(C) counts every week a violation persists as an additional offense, compliant operators address any deficiency promptly rather than allowing it to continue. Repeat violations within an 18-month period trigger progressively higher fines—up to $2,500 per offense for a third or subsequent violation—so maintaining an accurate registration record is a routine part of property management under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 264-5 signals that Rockville Centre treats non-compliance with Chapter 264's registration and permit requirements seriously, which can be relevant context for tenants living in units that may not be properly registered. Tenants who believe their unit is unregistered or otherwise out of compliance with Chapter 264 may consider contacting the Village of Rockville Centre directly to inquire about a property's permit status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing rules can help explain how a landlord's violation history under § 264-5 might factor into available remedies or defenses.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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